This information shows a cross-presentation of public administration sector expenditure classified by function (purpose of expenditure) and economic nature, according to the operations set out in the ESA.
In the international classification COFOG (Classification of the Functions of Government), public expenditure data from the System of National Accounts are broken down into ten categories: general public services; defence; public order and security; economic affairs; environmental protection; housing and community services; health; leisure, culture and religion; education; social protection.